Anna, I used to not be hearing impaired, but am now deaf in one ear. I can tell you that some people are rude regardless of your hearing ability or lack thereof, and in fact, sometimes it's a blessing to NOT hear what some epople have to say, as it is not worth listening to. Whatever the case, it is they (the rude people) who have a problem, not you. You are what God made you to be sweetie, and no amount of rudeness can change that!